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Arcadia

Arcadia holds several popular annual events: The Desoto County Fair in January, the Watermelon Festival in May and the tri-annual All-Florida Championship Rodeo.

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The city of Arcadia in the heart of Desoto County has fun events and activities for the whole family. Arcadia holds the annual Desoto County Fair in January, as well as three rodeos which take place in the summer. Enjoy nature trails, canoe trips, and museums with fossils and artifacts.

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Antique Fair

Ongoing - starting May 23 2009, Arcadia

Antique Fair with 75+ dealers in spring/summer and 100+ dealers in fall and winter. Also 25 Antique Shops in four blocks of each other. Many open dail More

Antique Fair

Ongoing - starting May 23 2009, Arcadia

Antique Fair with 75+ dealers in spring/summer and 100+ dealers in fall and winter. Also 25 Antique Shops in four blocks of each other. Many open dail More

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Military Appreciation: $4.00 off per canoe. Up to 2 canoes per I.D. Good for half day, full day or overnight canoe/kayak trips on the Peace River in A... More

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$4 off each canoe or kayak Day Run rental on the Peace River in Arcadia. Print a copy of ad or mention Hot Deals. Discount good for up to two canoes a... More


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